The following scenes were snapped from the bike and footbridge across the American river at about Mile 13 of the American River Parkway. The bridge connects William Pond Recreation Area in Carmichael to River Bend Park near Rancho Cordova.Sacramento was enjoying a spectacular late November day,
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11/26/2012
It should have been a quieter day, because our group of 9 yesterday, was significantly smaller than I normally have at home on Thanksgiving Day. But the craziness of the day, more than made up for chaos usually promoted by a burgeoning house full of kids and grandkids. I was up early, even by my
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11/23/2012
It’s pie and cookie baking day at my house today. It’s also chop, dice and grate day. However, before my family descends on my home, in celebration of Thanksgiving, I want to take this opportunity to wish you and yours, a very bountiful day. I hope there is much you can be thankful for. I feel
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11/21/2012
One of the more important things I’ve experienced since beginning to access The American River Parkway on my bicycle these past couple months, is that no two rides are alike. There is always some new experience, which defines the ride from the rest. It may be a whiff of seasonal flora in bloom,
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11/18/2012
It’s raining in Sacramento this afternoon and evening! But rain or shine, the Monster Truck Show is happenin’ at Raley Field tonight and tomorrow evening. Always a crowd pleaser for young and old, the Pit Party begins at 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The show starts at 7:30 pm.The picture above is of
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11/16/2012
While riding my bicycle this morning, I found myself in Historic Folsom. There is never a shortage of events, or fun things to do along Sutter Street in Old Town. This morning, workers were grooming the ice at the rink, which celebrated its Grand Opening for the season yesterday - November 10h.
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11/11/2012
While my sister, Gloria, was in town visiting a first time in awhile, the two of us meandered down to Old Sacramento, on a pleasantly warm sunny day. While standing in front of O’Grady’s Old Time Photos, we lamented there had never been a formal picture taken of us together. It was time! With
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11/07/2012
On a warm sunny day last week, my visiting sister and I decided to take a little ride over to the Sacramento neighborhood we had grown up in. We stopped by the home we had lived in and other landmarks, but especially William Land Park, a favorite place we spent much time, during our growing up y
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11/05/2012
How swiftly the year is passing. To honor the ritual return to standard time, it’s important to remember setting clocks back, either late this evening; or first thing in the morning.Celebrate an extra hour of sleep tomorrow morning. Make certain you have ditched daylight saving time!I hope you
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11/02/2012
